New apprenticeship programme in housebuilding launched
A new fast-track modern apprenticeship programme led by Stewart Milne Group is being piloted during Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
The housebuilder and offsite construction solutions provider...
App to help sector with protected species launched
A new app that aims to provide the construction sector with advice on how to manage a range of protected species commonly encountered onsite...
Barratt to create 3,400 homes across Scotland in 2019
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt Developments has announced plans to open 16 new sites in 2019, creating 3,400 new homes across Scotland.
The company, which included both Barratt...
Aberdeen FC to press ahead with stadium plans after court ruling
ABERDEEN Football Club's plans for a new 20,000 capacity stadium and associated facilities at Kingsford remain on track after a judge ruled against campaigners...
Off to a good start: West Highland Way project completed
GLASGOW-based PagePark Architects has recently completed work on a design project at the start of the famous West Highland Way in Milngavie.
The 96-mile path...
New Aberdeen base aids firm’s expansion plans
PARKER Technical Services has opened a new office in Aberdeen and announced it has launched a recruitment drive following new contract wins totalling £3.7...
Scottish Property Awards 2019 winners announced
THE V&A Dundee, Drum Property Group and Hendrick’s Gin Palace, Girvan were among the big winners at the Scottish Property Awards held in Glasgow...
Bilco ‘hatches’ a successful plan for historic castle project
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BLAIR Castle is located near the village of Blair Atholl in Perthshire and is one of Scotland's most famous landmarks. The category A-listed...
MSP visits newly refurbished Kier HQ
KIER Construction Scotland recently played host to Fulton MacGregor MSP, who visited the contractor’s newly refurbished Stepps headquarters to hear about the work the...
CSIC funding expected to support nearly 2,000 new sector jobs
CONSTRUCTION Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has been granted funding tipped to support over 1,800 new jobs over the next five years.
CSIC is to receive...
Housing stock improvements ongoing in Glasgow
CCG Asset Management is installing new kitchens in 126 Glasgow properties as part of Govanhill Housing Association's improvements to its tenement housing stock.
The £900,000 contract...
Housebuilder backs Glasgow pupils in STEM competition
TWO teams of Glasgow secondary school pupils will compete in the upcoming national final of the annual Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) 4x4 in Schools...
Lanarkshire architecture students complete industry placements
ARCHITECTURAL technology students from New College Lanarkshire (NCL) have successfully completed work placements across Scotland’s central belt.
In news that bodes well for the sector’s...
Barratt pledges to take on 16 new apprentices in 2019
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt Homes has pledged to recruit 16 new apprentices in Scotland this year.
The company said the move was part of its ongoing commitment...
HAVS breaches jump by third, safety organisation warns
INDUSTRY organisation Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported a 33% increase in the number of ‘hand arm vibration’ breaches recorded on construction sites.
The rise...
Interserve posts losses of £111m for 2018
INTERSERVE suffered losses before tax of £111.3 million in 2018, its full-year results show.
The contractor’s losses were an improvement on the previous year’s figure...
Architect on board for new University of Glasgow engineering building
GLOBAL architecture company Woods Bagot has been appointed to design and deliver the University of Glasgow’s new engineering building.
The new building, which will house...
Edinburgh students unite with Robertson to tackle social challenge
NINE students form the University of Edinburgh have teamed up with contractor Robertson in a bid to help the construction industry embrace change.
The group...
Timber frame manufacturer agrees partnership with L&Q
STEWART Milne Timber Systems has agreed a deal to deliver timber frame for more than 1,500 homes for housing association L&Q. The company will...
Elgin housebuilder reports period of “strong growth”
SPRINGFIELD Properties has reported a 38% rise in revenue to £75.7 million in the housebuilder's interim financial results for the six-month period ended November...
